Bangar said India could have been in a better position had Pandya and Ashwin applied themselves a little more. India were all out for 273 on Friday in response to England's 246.
India have chopped and changed their teams for the last 45 Tests, with Kohli fielding 38 combinations in as many Tests.
Bumrah had injured his left hand whilst playing in the first game of the long tour against Ireland in Dublin back in June.
Sourav Ganguly and Virender Sehwag believe that the second Test, starting Thursday at Lord’s, will be the best chance for the visitors to make a comeback in the five-match Test series against England.
Despite the 31-run loss in the first Test, Ashwin said the visitors are upbeat about their performance and have taken a lot of positives ahead in the five-Test series
Ashwin has won the battle against the English opener in both the innings of ongoing Test match at Edgbaston.
Virat Kohli's 22nd Test hundred had 22 boundaries and a six and the unbridled joy on competing the coveted hundred was palpable as he let out a wild roar and kissed his wedding ring.
Ashwin said he worked hard on taking the pitch out of the equation and focussed on deceiving the batsman in the air.
Ravichandran Ashwin produced one of his impactful performance outside the sub-continent as India reduced England to 285 for nine on the opening day of the first Test in Birmingham.
Ashwin was hit on the right hand during a net session this morning. To avoid any further damage, Ashwin decided not to bowl, bat or field.
Meanwhile, another India cricketer Dinesh Karthik was snapped up by Karaikudi Kaalai, which would be coached by former Test cricketer S Badrinath.
Pacer Lungi Ngidi conceded only 10 runs and took four wickets before Suresh Raina hit a measured 61 as Chennai Super Kings eliminated Kings XI Punjab from the IPL with a five-wicket win, a result which sealed Rajasthan Royals' place in the playoffs in Pune.
While Mumbai are in the sixth position with five wins from 12 games, a stuttering KXIP have slumped to the fifth spot with 12 points having suffered their fourth defeat on Monday in five games.
Royal Challengers Bangalore produced a dominating performance to outclass Kings XI Punjab by 10 wickets and stay afloat in the Indian Premier League at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore.
After bundling out Kings XI for paltry 88, RCB chased down the target with consummate ease, reaching 92 for no loss in 8.1 overs in the match no. 48 of IPL 2018 at Holkar Stadium, Indore.
KXIP vs KKR: Watch VIVO IPL 2018, Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match Online on Hotstar Cricket Live, Star Sports, Airtel App and Jio TV from Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, and get Cricket Score Live updates at IndiaTV Sports.
Rajasthan Royals lived to fight another day with a 15-run win over Kings XI Punjab as KL Rahul's unbeaten 95, coming amidst a surprise batting meltdown, went in vain in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday.
Languishing at the bottom of the points table prior to this game, Rajasthan Royals have now moved to sixth place, while Kings XI Punjab remained the in third position.
KL Rahul smashed a classy unbeaten half-century after young off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman's exploits with the ball to guide Kings XI Punjab to a comfortable six-wicket win over laggards Rajasthan Royals on Sunday.
Chasing a modest target of 153, opener KL Rahul played a brilliant knock of unbeaten 84 to lead Kings XI Punjab to an easy victory against Rajasthan Royals in match 38 of Indian Premier League at Holkar Stadium in Indore.
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